PLA Metallic
SUPRICOLOR PLA Metallic combines a metallic visual finish with the familiar processing character of PLA. Curves and angled faces reveal its luster on decorative objects and display models.
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A metallic visual finish
The surface brings a metal-inspired luster to decorative polymer prints.
Familiar PLA processing
PLA-based printing makes the appearance accessible through a familiar material workflow.
Highlights that define the form
Curves, ribs and facets catch light from different angles and make the sculptural shape more visible.
References such as Starlight Silver, Rose Gold and Copper Orange support different visual styles for display objects.
The right setup.
A considered result.
Designed for FDM printing. Match the filament diameter, nozzle, temperature range and spool format to your machine, then tune a profile for this material.
Put the material into your next idea.
Explore ideas for this material, then evaluate a printed sample against your project requirements.
Decorative trophies
Bring detailed dragon-wrapped trophies to life in a rich metallic palette.
Sculpted keepsake boxes
Combine layered lotus petals and ornate lid details in a copper-colored display piece.
Decorative vessels
Highlight classical shapes and intricate ornament with a bold metallic blue finish.
Architectural ornaments
Explore sculptural forms, architectural details and decorative LED accents.
Metallic sculptures
Showcase paired-peacock forms in coordinated gold, silver and copper tones.
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A closer look at the printing process, surface finish and finished models.
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PLA Metallic parameters.
Recommended print settings and material properties for your next project.
Print settings
PLA METALLIC- Pre-print drying (filament dryer)
- 50 ± 5 °C, 4–8 h
- Printing & storage humidity
- <20% RH — store sealed with desiccant
- Nozzle temperature
- 190–230 °C
- Nozzle size
- 0.4/0.6/0.8 mm
- Build plate type
- Stabilized Low-Temperature / Textured PEI / Smooth PEI
- Build plate temperature
- 55–65 °C
- Cooling fan
- 100%
- Printing speed
- 50–200 mm/s
- Retraction distance
- 0.6–1.0 mm
- Retraction speed
- 20–40 mm/s
- Printing environment temperature
- 25–45 °C
- Maximum overhang angle
- 55°
- Maximum bridge length
- 30 mm
- Build plate surface treatment
- No special treatment required
- Support material
- PLA-Specific Support Filament / PVA
Mechanical properties
STRENGTH & PERFORMANCE- Tensile strength
- 34MPa
- Elongation at break
- 14%
- Flexural modulus
- 2290MPa
- Flexural strength
- 66MPa
- Impact strength
- 58kJ/m²
Use these values as a starting point. Fine-tune settings to suit your printer, model geometry and ambient conditions.